Tigers
| 04/09/26 vs Choctaw County | 8-0 |
| 04/07/26 @ Choctaw County | 15-5 |
| 03/31/26 vs Hatley | 2-1 |
| 03/30/26 vs Pontotoc | 6-0 |
| 03/26/26 @ Winona | 14-3 |
| + 7 more games |
Nettleton came tearing into Thursday's matchup with 11 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.1 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Choctaw County Chargers an 8-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-5 on Tuesday.
Bailey Payne was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josie Smith, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Chloe Humble was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Nettleton's record now sits at 21-4. As for Choctaw County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-16.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Nettleton will venture away from home to take on Caledonia at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. The last three games the Cavaliers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Choctaw County, they are taking a road trip to square off against Noxubee County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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